Hemingford High School - Bobcat Yearbook (Hemingford, NE)

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ENGLISH I EHI THENI “Sad is the day for any one when he becomes absolutely satisfied with the life that he is living, the thoughts that he is thinking, and the deeds that he is doing; when there ceases to be forever beating at the doers of his soul a desire to do something nobler which he feels and knows he was meant and intended to do.” From the practical viewpoint. English aims to awaken the self-respect of every student and cause him to be preud of his language, and it in turn to be proud that he speaks it. Through composition, the learner is enabled to speak and write in a clear and creative manner. Literature develops ideals, appreciation and desix'e for good reading in leisure time. However sincere the wish may be for the development of the social, cul- tural and intellectual side of a student’s life, the main aim of English should be vested in giving to the student some practical information that will be valuable to him in meeting the needs of everyday life, so that he may speak fitly rather than be silent wisely. -------------------------------------------------------------------

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SCIENCE CEEAI IMI NT The primary purpose of the sciences is quite clearly distinguished from the primary purpose of any of the other courses in high school. This distinction might be briefly worded as follows. While the other subjects given in high school are primarily concerned in preparing a student to earn a living, the teach- ing of sciences is concerned with preparing the student to live. It may be said then that the supreme purpose cf teaching sciences is to turn out men and women who will be worthy and creditable members of human society, regardless of what their particular calling or vocation may be. To ac- complish this, the Hemingford High School offers a wide variety of courses in all the fundamental fields, in order that the student may receive broad contacts in the field of human thought and achievement. General Science, Biology. Physics and Chemistry are offered in their respective grades. The secondary purpose of teaching sciences serves a more specific pur- pose; namely, that of offering courses which have a direct technical value in preparation for many of the various professions in which the student later will find himself.

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Tllr. Clifford L. Jlshburn Athletics, Historic DHySICAl EULCAIICN. DEPARTMENT Realizing the wholesome benefits cf Physical Education, that it is as vitally important to the girl as to the boy and to the student who has the least desire and cpportuniiy of making the first team as to the one who has the greatest physical prowess, we are gradually adjusting our program in order to meet this as well as other needs. Our elementary school play grounds are super- vised by some teacher every period of the day that they are in use. In addition to the supervised play and exercise conducted by each elementary teacher, every boy and girl in our school system above the third grade is encouraged to take part in some form of physical education. We plan to have next year’s program so arranged that each boy and girl above the third grade and up to the Senior high school take two periods of organized physical education each week. Our high school furnishes the needed equipment and fields for all forms of athletics. All equipmen is owned, repaired and kept sanitary by the school. Each boy and girl has the privilege of hot and cold showers after practice, and the use of metal lockers fitted with post-office combination locks for the proper care and keeping of equipment. Girl’s and boy’s showers, locker rooms and en- trances into the gymnasium are in a separate part of the building.